Blenheim: Blenheim Lake: 7th February

7 Brambling: 3 close to the town gate, 4 more near Rosamund's Well.
2 Raven
2 Mandarin Duck: both female.
2 Great White Egret
2 Little Egret
21 Grey Heron: At least seven nests under construction on the island.
12 Wigeon
9 Teal: Nice to see a few teal back today.
Oystercatcher
3 Egyptian Goose: no sign of the brood reported recently. Hopefully they were hiding away somewhere.
6 Pochard
72 Tufted Duck
150 Mallard
87 Gadwall
Little Grebe
20 Great Crested Grebe
13 Cormorant
75 Coot
15 Moorhen
18 Mute Swan

Bob Pomfret